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• Archaeological excavations to uncover New Forest’s medieval past

  13 JUNE 2016 Archaeological excavations to uncover New Forest’s medieval past

  The excavations in Denny Inclosure — directed by Dr Paul Everill from the University's Department of Archaeology in collaboration with the New Forest National Park Authority — are focused on...

• Interactive map shows New Forest’s dark night skies

  13 JUNE 2016 Interactive map shows New Forest’s dark night skies

  The maps, produced by the Campaign for Rural England (CPRE), use satellite images captured at 1.30am throughout September 2015. They show that the New Forest National Park is the 7th...

• New Zealand soldier’s diary offers glimpse of wartime New Forest

  26 APRIL 2016 New Zealand soldier’s diary offers glimpse of wartime New Forest

  The diary of Rifleman Octavius George Garlick of the 1st Battalion New Zealand Rifle Brigade has come to light as part of research for the New Forest National Park Authority's...

• Environmental scheme makes New Forest fit for the future

  19 APRIL 2016 Environmental scheme makes New Forest fit for the future

  Restoring lost grazing lawns, re-introducing meanders to artificially-straightened rivers, supporting commoners, and saving archaeological sites are just some of the ways in which the scheme is helping.The New Forest Higher...

• Gardeners can join fight against invasive plant

  1 MARCH 2016 Gardeners can join fight against invasive plant

  Parrot's feather (Myriophyllum aquaticum) originates from Central and South America and was first found in the wild in 1960. The plant is now threatening to dominate some wetlands in the...

• Revealing the vital role of the New Forest in the First World War

  2 FEBRUARY 2016 Revealing the vital role of the New Forest in the First World War

  Little survives today of the industries, camps, hospitals and training areas which took over the Forest during the Great War of 1914 to 1918 and the impact it had on...

• World War I flying ace commemorated

  4 MARCH 2015 World War I flying ace commemorated

  The nation watched on as Samuel Kinkead attempted to become the first pilot to break the 300 mph barrier, but the flight was to be his last. As 'Kink' increased...